Bach: Matthaus-Passion BWV 244

La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Malgoire, Jean-Claude

CAL 9431.2

Johann Sebastian Bach's profound faith led him to construct a veritable cathedral in which the listener is overwhelmed with feeling. The Saint Matthew Passion is one of the greatest monuments of polychoral composition. The two ensembles respond to and complement one another, adding further emotional weight to the work. It must not be forgotten that throughout Bach's life, while he was writing compositions that corresponded to his professional obligations and his wish to glorify musical instruments, he had been carrying this Passion within himself, thinking about it - and with all his incredible humility - as his greatest work, written at the height of his maturity. It should also be remembered that it was Mendelssohn who resurrected this monumental work almost a century after it was written. Since then it has had an enormous impact throughout the world, including in countries such as Japan, which were not in principle receptive to its strong spiritual message. Jean-Claude Malgoire and the Grande Ecurie de la Chambre du Roy are joined by the most renowned soloists of the famed Choeur de Chambre de Namur. Their rendition of the Saint Matthew Passion overflows with staggering fervour and authenticity in Jean-Claude Malgoire's landmark first recording of Bach's music. An extensive 68-page booklet contains the complete German text and its French and English translations. (pasja Mateuszowa)

CD x 2

Calliope

30.04.2010

794881959129